40 Of The Utterly Idiotic Things That People Have Posted Online And Received Backlash For

This is a healthy dose of absurdity, and sometimes, trolling

Maryjane
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40 Of The Utterly Idiotic Things That People Have Posted Online And Received Backlash For

The internet world is a wild place to be, so we always have to be careful about what we put out there. We ought to have learned a lesson about uploading something anonymously after seeing the power of screenshots.

We always have time to pause before clicking "share," whether it's a dubious comment or a potentially regrettable photo. However, some people blatantly ignore the fact or don't think it's that significant.

The end result is a healthy amount of silliness, hilariously stupid posts, and occasional trolling. The majority of us occasionally overshare things on social media.

It appears that we occasionally lack a filter for what and what not to publish, from personal information to job grievances and live locations. And even though we can remove the posts and pictures we later regret sharing, not everything can be undone.

In actuality, divulging too many intimate details about your life might be really risky. Nowadays, the majority of individuals are quite engaged on social media.

Few of us, however, stop to think about the kind of data about ourselves that we divulge to social media sites and what they might do with it. The funniest and most dubious things people have been caught sharing online are compiled in the list below.

1. Let's do some calculations

1. Let's do some calculationsanon

2. The flag of Liberia

2. The flag of Liberiaanon

3. Canadians thinking the titanic really happened

3. Canadians thinking the titanic really happenedmandysapotatoe
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4. A bird leaf is what exactly?

4. A bird leaf is what exactly?anon

5. This person wonders why there are still farmers

5. This person wonders why there are still farmersQueenskitz420
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6. This needs to be investigated

6. This needs to be investigatedanon

7. They used maps but not google maps

7. They used maps but not google mapsthefw.com

8. This is definitely awkward

8. This is definitely awkwardgwgfwe

9. The same amount of letter as its value

9. The same amount of letter as its valueanon
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10. Your son not liking chicken

10. Your son not liking chickentumblr.com

11. Essential oil diffusers and what...

11. Essential oil diffusers and what...anon
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12. How did they fit the ice through the small hole?

12. How did they fit the ice through the small hole?holywaterig

13. Facepalming right now

13. Facepalming right nowanon
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14. How are you an antivax medical student?

14. How are you an antivax medical student?LilyGaming

15. People cannot be animals

15. People cannot be animalsMitcheMarsh
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16. It's as bad as it gets

16. It's as bad as it gets07Stocka
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17. Oh my...

17. Oh my...anon
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18. Running into a glass door

18. Running into a glass dooranon

19. Y'all should educate your kids better

19. Y'all should educate your kids betteranon

20. Someone says the correct spelling of rabbit is rabbi

20. Someone says the correct spelling of rabbit is rabbistephenking

21. Not all twins are identical

21. Not all twins are identicalcatfishman112

22. Just facepalm and let go

22. Just facepalm and let goanon

23. Someone that believes vegans are morons

23. Someone that believes vegans are moronscatfishman112

24. Why would you believe this again?

24. Why would you believe this again?anon

25. Teaching the lesson over and over again

25. Teaching the lesson over and over againInnocent_Killer

26. It's a library

26. It's a librarypotatosalad001

27. They really discuss you... Lol

27. They really discuss you... Lolwestafrikanman

28. Who wants some synonym rolls?

28. Who wants some synonym rolls?multimuzz

29. Some people are just so gullible

29. Some people are just so gullibleanon

30. It's all rice and beans

30. It's all rice and beansanon

31. Who turns zero years old by the way?

31. Who turns zero years old by the way?anon

32. A sock for the hands

32. A sock for the handsanon

33. Women taking DNA tests

33. Women taking DNA testsanon

34. Using miles instead

34. Using miles insteadYunners

35. This is just hilarious to imagine

35. This is just hilarious to imagineanon

36. The two sides of someone

36. The two sides of someonetwitter

37. Vegans that eat meat

37. Vegans that eat meatanon

38. When someone terms these bullets

38. When someone terms these bulletsanon

39. New York is still in America

39. New York is still in Americaanon

40. Who reschedules the sun?

40. Who reschedules the sun?anon

While the digital realm offers us a plethora of opportunities for self-expression, it's crucial to remember the importance of online discretion. Each click, share, or post we make has the potential to contribute to a permanent digital footprint, one that can sometimes lead to unforeseen consequences.

From humorous missteps to stark reminders of the risks of oversharing, the examples outlined in this article underscore the need for mindful engagement with social media. In a world where personal information is increasingly commodified, it's essential that we understand the implications of the data we share.

As amusing as some of these online blunders may be, they serve as cautionary tales about the necessity of maintaining our privacy and exercising thoughtfulness in our digital interactions. Whether it's a thoughtless comment, a spur-of-the-moment photo, or revealing personal details, it's always worth taking a moment to pause and consider before hitting 'share.'

Maryjane